Key Takeaways:
- Sassuolo parted ways with manager Alberto Aquilani on Monday after enduring five consecutive defeats
- The club are positioned 17th in Serie A, just one point clear of the relegation zone with eight points from eleven matches
- Sassuolo will host Genoa at home on November 22 following the international break
Managerial Change at Mapei Stadium
Sassuolo have confirmed the dismissal of Alberto Aquilani as first-team manager, a decision announced by the Serie A side on Monday. The departure follows a disappointing spell in which the club suffered five straight defeats, leaving their top-flight status under threat.
Aquilani, aged 42, took the helm in June after previously playing for the club in 2017. His appointment generated optimism, given his past with clubs such as Liverpool and his experience as an Italy international.
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Run of Results and Defensive Woes
Aquilani made a respectable start, securing victory in two of his opening four league fixtures. However, Sassuolo have since experienced a dramatic downturn, failing to win in their subsequent seven Serie A outings and suffering six defeats. The manager’s most recent match in charge was a 3-0 defeat at AS Roma on Saturday, the club at which he began his own playing career.
The club’s struggles have been most evident at the back, with Sassuolo conceding 29 goals in 11 league matches – the poorest defensive record in Italy’s top division this term. The results see Sassuolo languishing in 17th place, only one point ahead of Monza and uncomfortably close to the relegation places.
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Position | 17th |
| Points | 8 |
| Games Played | 11 |
| Goals Conceded | 29 |
| Last 5 Matches | 5 defeats |
| Unbeaten Streak | 7 matches without a win |
| Next Fixture | Home vs Genoa (November 22) |
Looking Ahead
After the upcoming international break, Sassuolo’s next challenge will be a home encounter against Genoa on November 22. The club will be seeking a new manager to arrest their slide and strengthen their fight against relegation in the coming weeks.
